Comments on: My Baby Skittles has Feline Leukemia http://adorablay.wordpress.com/2007/02/14/my-baby-skittles-has-feline-leukemia/ Animals in the form of all media to brighten anyones day! Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:39:17 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Tiffany http://adorablay.wordpress.com/2007/02/14/my-baby-skittles-has-feline-leukemia/#comment-1169 Tiffany Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:40:14 +0000 http://adorablay.wordpress.com/2007/02/14/my-baby-skittles-has-feline-leukemia/#comment-1169 The people who got their cats tested for this what type of test did your vet use? The people who got their cats tested for this what type of test did your vet use?

]]> By: Tiffany http://adorablay.wordpress.com/2007/02/14/my-baby-skittles-has-feline-leukemia/#comment-1168 Tiffany Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:38:24 +0000 http://adorablay.wordpress.com/2007/02/14/my-baby-skittles-has-feline-leukemia/#comment-1168 Hi, Nice website. Patty I totally can relate to you. I just found out my one cat is positive, he has been throwing up for a few weeks and finally we did blood work after my vet thinking it was a virus. He tested positive. :( I took my other cats in (6) and out of the six one tested postiive. :( I am torn should I keep two cats in two separate rooms?? I tried keeping the young one in the room who just tested positive but she was climbing my walls. Got all of them there shots for this yesterday but it is not 100%. My one male cat who tested positive is in a separate room. I have had one very very long week. Sorry to hear about Skittles, I hate this disease. :( Hi,
Nice website. Patty I totally can relate to you. I just found out my one cat is positive, he has been throwing up for a few weeks and finally we did blood work after my vet thinking it was a virus. He tested positive. :( I took my other cats in (6) and out of the six one tested postiive. :( I am torn should I keep two cats in two separate rooms?? I tried keeping the young one in the room who just tested positive but she was climbing my walls. Got all of them there shots for this yesterday but it is not 100%. My one male cat who tested positive is in a separate room. I have had one very very long week.
Sorry to hear about Skittles, I hate this disease. :(

]]> By: Patty http://adorablay.wordpress.com/2007/02/14/my-baby-skittles-has-feline-leukemia/#comment-1165 Patty Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:22:53 +0000 http://adorablay.wordpress.com/2007/02/14/my-baby-skittles-has-feline-leukemia/#comment-1165 Hi, There is not cure for Feline Leukemia. The only thing is your Vet may be to put a feline leukemia cat in remission. They have certain drugs that may help. The symptoms can show up at any time. Most young kittens and cats have the highest mortality rate. I was told that my older cats may be immune to the disease. My Frankie did not show any symptoms until 2 weeks ago when I discovered a lump on his neck after testing he was found to have feline leukemia and possible lymphoma from the leukemia. He is being treated and I will know by Staurday this week if we should continue with treatment. Frankie is 5 years old so he has exposed all my other cats for the last 5 years. He has always been an indoor cat his mother may have passed it on to him I was told. I can only say hang in there. I have lost many pets through the years and it is very tough b ut you will get through it. We don't want our beloved pets to suffer that is the main thing.... You are in my prayers. Patty R. Hi,

There is not cure for Feline Leukemia. The only thing is your Vet may be to put a feline leukemia cat in remission. They have certain drugs that may help. The symptoms can show up at any time. Most young kittens and cats have the highest mortality rate. I was told that my older cats may be immune to the disease. My Frankie did not show any symptoms until 2 weeks ago when I discovered a lump on his neck after testing he was found to have feline leukemia and possible lymphoma from the leukemia. He is being treated and I will know by Staurday this week if we should continue with treatment. Frankie is 5 years old so he has exposed all my other cats for the last 5 years. He has always been an indoor cat his mother may have passed it on to him I was told. I can only say hang in there. I have lost many pets through the years and it is very tough b ut you will get through it. We don’t want our beloved pets to suffer that is the main thing…. You are in my prayers. Patty R.

]]> By: Patty http://adorablay.wordpress.com/2007/02/14/my-baby-skittles-has-feline-leukemia/#comment-1164 Patty Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:13:34 +0000 http://adorablay.wordpress.com/2007/02/14/my-baby-skittles-has-feline-leukemia/#comment-1164 I am sorry to hear about Skittles I know what you are feeling my cat Frankie was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with feline leukemia and perhaps lymphoma from the leukemia. I have a multi cat house all are indoors now they are all exposed. Frankie is being treated for his symptoms and then if he gets through this phase he will get Interferon. I will know by Saturday. I will be testing the other cats in my house I can only hope they will not be positive. I cannot separate Frankie from the others but I do know they have been exposed for the last 5 years being that Frankie is 5 years old. I was told that some may be immune to the disease that's what I can only hope for.I just lost 2 cats due to older age within the past 2 months. I am totally destroyed by this and all I can say is hang in there perhaps Skittles will have a long and healthy life. My Vet says I did nothing wrong and not to feel guilty. Don't look back look forward! You are in my prayers... Patty R. I am sorry to hear about Skittles I know what you are feeling my cat Frankie was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with feline leukemia and perhaps lymphoma from the leukemia. I have a multi cat house all are indoors now they are all exposed. Frankie is being treated for his symptoms and then if he gets through this phase he will get Interferon. I will know by Saturday. I will be testing the other cats in my house I can only hope they will not be positive. I cannot separate Frankie from the others but I do know they have been exposed for the last 5 years being that Frankie is 5 years old. I was told that some may be immune to the disease that’s what I can only hope for.I just lost 2 cats due to older age within the past 2 months. I am totally destroyed by this and all I can say is hang in there perhaps Skittles will have a long and healthy life. My Vet says I did nothing wrong and not to feel guilty. Don’t look back look forward! You are in my prayers… Patty R.

]]> By: jim http://adorablay.wordpress.com/2007/02/14/my-baby-skittles-has-feline-leukemia/#comment-1153 jim Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:38:07 +0000 http://adorablay.wordpress.com/2007/02/14/my-baby-skittles-has-feline-leukemia/#comment-1153 Angela- It is my understanding that there is no cure for FeLV. As far as catching it early, I think YES it can be controlled. Our little FeLV is now 5 years old and has a very good quality of life, We have her on vitamins and Interferon. Our bigest problem recently is anemia, we have been giving her very small amounts of iron to help that. Angela-
It is my understanding that there is no cure for FeLV.
As far as catching it early, I think YES it can be controlled.
Our little FeLV is now 5 years old and has a very good quality of life,
We have her on vitamins and Interferon. Our bigest problem recently is anemia, we have been giving her very small amounts of iron to help that.

]]> By: Jerrianne http://adorablay.wordpress.com/2007/02/14/my-baby-skittles-has-feline-leukemia/#comment-1139 Jerrianne Sun, 31 May 2009 20:18:51 +0000 http://adorablay.wordpress.com/2007/02/14/my-baby-skittles-has-feline-leukemia/#comment-1139 I am so glad I found this website. Everyones info is so helpful. I just found out the other day that My Cat Lucky has the same thing. My Heart is defanetly Broken:( He wont eat he will only drink. But this is only his second day on the Medicine. Im praying he will get better. Thanks Guys. And I will keep all your animals in my thoughts and prayers. I am so glad I found this website. Everyones info is so helpful. I just found out the other day that My Cat Lucky has the same thing. My Heart is defanetly Broken:( He wont eat he will only drink. But this is only his second day on the Medicine. Im praying he will get better. Thanks Guys. And I will keep all your animals in my thoughts and prayers.

]]> By: adorablay http://adorablay.wordpress.com/2007/02/14/my-baby-skittles-has-feline-leukemia/#comment-1124 adorablay Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:21:32 +0000 http://adorablay.wordpress.com/2007/02/14/my-baby-skittles-has-feline-leukemia/#comment-1124 Shirley, I do believe you can get your other cats shots to protect them against contamination. My mom's cat had to get it done and all we had to do is keep my cat and hers separated for a few weeks. I wish you good luck... you should post the craigs list listing here and hopefully someone will bite. I wish you and all your cats well! :) Amber Shirley,
I do believe you can get your other cats shots to protect them against contamination. My mom’s cat had to get it done and all we had to do is keep my cat and hers separated for a few weeks. I wish you good luck… you should post the craigs list listing here and hopefully someone will bite. I wish you and all your cats well! :)
Amber

]]> By: Shirley http://adorablay.wordpress.com/2007/02/14/my-baby-skittles-has-feline-leukemia/#comment-1123 Shirley Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:20:17 +0000 http://adorablay.wordpress.com/2007/02/14/my-baby-skittles-has-feline-leukemia/#comment-1123 I rescued 4 baby kittens after their mother, a stray, died when they were only a few weeks old. They are now 8 months old and live with my 3 other older cats. Just this week Jessie was sick and would cry when I tried to pick her up. In her second visit to the vet, it was discovered that she had FIV and luekemia. Her fever was so high as well. I had to put her down. I then took the other kittens in to be tested. They all tested negative to FIV, but Tigg is positive for luekemia. I haven't had the three older cats tested yet. I need to find a new home for Tigg where she will be the only cat. She looks and acts so healthy. I'm trying very hard to keep her feeding bowl seperate from the others, but it's very difficult to isolate her. I have posted an ad on Craigs List--with no response yet after two days. I am beside myself with what to do. How long do I have to find her a new home, yet keep the others safe? I rescued 4 baby kittens after their mother, a stray, died when they were only a few weeks old. They are now 8 months old and live with my 3 other older cats. Just this week Jessie was sick and would cry when I tried to pick her up. In her second visit to the vet, it was discovered that she had FIV and luekemia. Her fever was so high as well. I had to put her down. I then took the other kittens in to be tested. They all tested negative to FIV, but Tigg is positive for luekemia. I haven’t had the three older cats tested yet. I need to find a new home for Tigg where she will be the only cat. She looks and acts so healthy. I’m trying very hard to keep her feeding bowl seperate from the others, but it’s very difficult to isolate her. I have posted an ad on Craigs List–with no response yet after two days. I am beside myself with what to do. How long do I have to find her a new home, yet keep the others safe?

]]> By: Angela http://adorablay.wordpress.com/2007/02/14/my-baby-skittles-has-feline-leukemia/#comment-1113 Angela Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:38:01 +0000 http://adorablay.wordpress.com/2007/02/14/my-baby-skittles-has-feline-leukemia/#comment-1113 my cat lilly was just put down the other day due to FeLV. we did not know about the virus until it was too late, and her chest had filled with so much fluid that her lungs were collapsing. it was a horrible experience, and the vet said that the best thing we could do for her would be to put her down. i am now worried about my kitten, lexus. she is only about 4 months and we have to get her tested on wednesday. i am hoping to all hope that she does not have FeLV, but it is not looking good seeing as lilly and lexus were best friends and cleaned each other and shared everything with one another. i am wondering, does anyone know if there is a cure for the virus if you can catch it before any symptoms start showing? please, if you know of anything let me know, it was a very hard thing to go through loosing my lilly, and im not sure i could handle loosing my little lexus also. my cat lilly was just put down the other day due to FeLV. we did not know about the virus until it was too late, and her chest had filled with so much fluid that her lungs were collapsing. it was a horrible experience, and the vet said that the best thing we could do for her would be to put her down. i am now worried about my kitten, lexus. she is only about 4 months and we have to get her tested on wednesday. i am hoping to all hope that she does not have FeLV, but it is not looking good seeing as lilly and lexus were best friends and cleaned each other and shared everything with one another. i am wondering, does anyone know if there is a cure for the virus if you can catch it before any symptoms start showing? please, if you know of anything let me know, it was a very hard thing to go through loosing my lilly, and im not sure i could handle loosing my little lexus also.

]]> By: Juan http://adorablay.wordpress.com/2007/02/14/my-baby-skittles-has-feline-leukemia/#comment-1105 Juan Sun, 26 Oct 2008 02:52:30 +0000 http://adorablay.wordpress.com/2007/02/14/my-baby-skittles-has-feline-leukemia/#comment-1105 I got the news about my cat Sami today... she's breathing abnormally and we think she may have a lung infection... or possibly a tumor that is affecting her breathing like someone mentioned before... She's next to me on the on the bed, she always comes straight here and sleeps for most of the day now. I can't bring myself to cry for her, i just want to help her- but at 11 pm i'm starting to realize there's nothing i can do. I hope your cat feel's better now. my other cat chocolate might be infected too, so as you can tell today wasn't a very good day... i hope that at least other cats out there live on without pain and enjoy every moment until their last. I wish everyone else dealing with this disease the best of luck... I got the news about my cat Sami today…
she’s breathing abnormally and we think she may have a lung infection… or possibly a tumor that is affecting her breathing like someone mentioned before…

She’s next to me on the on the bed, she always comes straight here and sleeps for most of the day now. I can’t bring myself to cry for her, i just want to help her- but at 11 pm i’m starting to realize there’s nothing i can do. I hope your cat feel’s better now. my other cat chocolate might be infected too, so as you can tell today wasn’t a very good day… i hope that at least other cats out there live on without pain and enjoy every moment until their last. I wish everyone else dealing with this disease the best of luck…

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